the manglik sutra inenglish
Here is the commonly recited Manglik / Mangal Sutra in Jain tradition, in English letters and with a simple English meaning.
Manglik (Chattāri Maṅgalaṃ) – Transliteration
Chattāri maṅgalaṃ Arihantā maṅgalaṃ Siddhā maṅgalaṃ Sāhū maṅgalaṃ Kevalī‑pannatto dhammo maṅgalaṃ
Simple English meaning
- Chattāri maṅgalaṃ
- Arihantā maṅgalaṃ
- Siddhā maṅgalaṃ
- Sāhū maṅgalaṃ
- Kevalī‑pannatto dhammo maṅgalaṃ
In Jainism, this Manglik is recited to begin or end a good work, pratikraman, chaityavandan, etc., to invite mangal (auspiciousness, purity, and protection from sinful tendencies). Both Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions accept the same basic meaning; only pronunciation and exact usage in rituals may vary slightly.
You can read a bit more about “mangal path / manglik” in simple English here